For the last few years, most of Jake's time has been spent raising a family and creating films for others, leaving little time for my own fishing. This marks the beginning of changing that. Returning to the North Met Pit in the Lea Valley, I revisit the water that shaped me in search of a handful of its remaining old carp. More than a fishing film, it’s a story about balancing family life with a lifelong obsession and rediscovering the places that feel like home.
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Like Father, Like Son | James Armstro...
Jimmy takes his son, Huxley, for his first ever night on the bank and what a job he did in the process, catching some lovely fish along the way. Although Huxley wasn’t too keen to get in on the action, some special moments were shared and documented for us all to enjoy. Following their trip, Jimm...
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Thanks Queenie | James Armstrong | S2...
On the day of the Queen's funeral, Jimmy was in France with a group tuition when the stars aligned, landing three 50-pounders in a row. Throughout the week the group get constant action from this tricky venue and these carp wouldn’t look out of place in the UK.
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